Airport Comparison
| MEL | PRQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Melbourne International Airport | Termal Airport |
| IATA Code | MEL | PRQ |
| ICAO Code | YMML | SARS |
| City | Melbourne | Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena |
| Country | Australia | Argentina |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne | America/Argentina/Cordoba |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 308 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.670000, 144.840000 | -26.750000, -60.490000 |
Melbourne (MEL) to Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena (PRQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Termal Airport (PRQ) in Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena, Argentina is 12,380 kilometers (7,692 miles / 6,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Australia with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:18 in Melbourne, it's 07:18 in Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena (PRQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 201° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Termal Airport (PRQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.